
This is the podcast your abuser doesn’t want you to hear.
Hosted by relationship coach and abuse recovery educator Lisa Sonni, Real Talk pulls back the curtain on toxic and abusive dynamics, romantic relationships, familial, and friendships. This is the raw truth no one else is saying out loud. No sugarcoating. No “just leave” advice.
Just real stories, real insight, and real talk—so you can f... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 50 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthRelationshipsHealth & FitnessSociety & Culture | |||

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If you've ever been told your standards are too high, that you're trying to change him, or that real love means accepting everything he does - this episode is going to name something you've ... more
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You know what gaslighting is.
”You're too sensitive.” ”I was just joking.” ”That never happened.”
But there is a version of gaslighting that is much harder to name. It does not announce it... more
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If you have ever wondered whether you are the toxic one, the narcissist, the problem…that question is not a coincidence, it was put there on purpose.
Lisa sits down with Emma Davey, trauma-... more
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You knew it was coming. Maybe not the exact moment, but you felt it building.
The tension in the room. The stillness before it broke. Your nervous system clocked it before your brain caught... more
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Being a survivor herself, Lisa knows what it’s like to be in a relationship with an abuser. She goes above and beyond to do her research and is a very reliable source. I love how real she is. Thank you Lisa for all that you do! ❤️
I can feel Lisa’s passion for helping women recover from abuse. She’s angry and very direct because this is literally killing women.
Her personal anecdotes hit me so hard and I thank her for sharing them. I had that experience of taking to myself in the mirror trying to leave a trauma bond when I was eight years old. The trauma bond was with my abusive mom. The normalisation of abuse primed me for abusive relationships as an adult. I didn’t even realise what abuse meant until a few months ago. ... more
I’m a licensed therapist, as well as a fellow survivor of emotional abuse. Lisa’s deep dives are both insightful and accurate in terms of the insidious nature of psychological abuse, exposing the men (and the culture) that promote abuse of women beneath the mask of love and intimacy; Excellent and important work.
I love how real Lisa is. She gets where we have been (or still are). It’s so refreshing to hear the truth. But in a positive way with advice to move fwd. Because nobody wants to be a victim.. but it often feels like there’s no hope against these ppl. It is very easy to get discouraged. But DON’T ..
Listen to this great platform , pray, and take your power back! You are not alone…
Thank you Lisa. I am sharing this with everyone I think can benefit.
Btw I first found her on YouTube... more
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This show centers on identifying and recovering from abusive and coercive relationship dynamics. Across episodes, the host and guests dissect tactics like gaslighting, manipulation, boundary violations, and coercive entitlement, pairing clinical insight with survivor perspectives. Listeners can expect practical guidance on documenting abuse, setting boundaries, exiting unhealthy situations, and navigating post-separation challenges, all framed around empowering survivors to reclaim autonomy. A notable strength is the blend of psychotherapy, legal/technique frameworks, and lived experience, which helps translate complex concepts into actionable steps for healing and safety.
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Recent guests on Real Talk include:
1. Emma Davey
2. Bill Eddy
3. Aishia Grevenberg
4. Danielle Kramer
5. Kate Balestrieri
6. Dr. Peter Salerno
7. Brent McLearie
8. Angela Van
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